This is from my journal written on April 28. Today, I had an MRI done on my chest as part of the standard process to see if there are other abnormalities that could be cancer deeper toward my chest wall. A mammogram can see most, but not all of the breast and usually an MRI... Continue Reading →
Keeping Your Head Above Water Without Someone Holding You Up
So far, I haven't met anyone who has dealt with cancer without a significant other. I know they are out there, but as far as I can tell, this is what sets me apart from other people I have come into contact with in similar situations. I think a lot of people who deal with cancer... Continue Reading →
My Type of Cancer
Mmkay. I feel like I need to clarify one thing. Let’s all get this straight: I am not dying. Not even close. Not even a little bit. Yes, I could get hit by a CATS bus tomorrow because those guys are assholes, but my breasts will not be what kills me (I can say that with... Continue Reading →
The Diagnosis
This is from my journal, written soon after my diagnosis. I know it has only been a month, but after having a little time to process all of this and going back to read over some of these entries, part of me feels like I was maybe being a little over-dramatic at times. But these... Continue Reading →
A Party Without A/C Isn’t Much Of A Party
Most of you who know me know I love throwing a party. I really enjoy entertaining people and making sure they have a good time and feel welcome. And, now that I’ve gotten the bottom floor of my house relatively close to what I want it to look like, I thought it was time for... Continue Reading →
Single Girl Chronicles: The Consequences of Beautiful Weather
Well, it’s wasp season, y’all. And being the single girl living alone that I am requires extra diligence on my part when it comes to bugs (or other rodents) of any kind. There is no one I can yell for to save me when these flying heart attacks come at me. And I’m sure, by... Continue Reading →
A Sappy Letter to Mississippi From A Mississippian
"Mississippi is like my mother. I am allowed to complain about her all I want, but God help the person who raises an ill word about her around me, unless she is their mother too." -Kathryn Stockett This has always been one of my favorite quotes. It resonates with me on a spiritual level, because,... Continue Reading →
DIY Struggles: 1991 “Antiques”
My kitchen cabinets are finally done! I can’t believe it! After a month and a half of stepping over doors and trying to figure out how to neatly stack paint/sanding/cleaning supplies in my kitchen, I can finally put it all to bed and just enjoy my work. I am so proud of them! And in... Continue Reading →
Homeowning and Insurancing
Oh, man. Is it Monday?? It’s not? Oh. Ok. Cool. Today, I have a story to tell that outlines the very reason this blog has its title. Nothing can ever just be simple. Even when you hire people to make the tedious things easier for you. You still have to rely on those people to... Continue Reading →
A Little Dose of Realness
I may get some behind-the-back talk for this post, but I want to clear one thing up before I get into it. I am not looking for sympathy. If I could change the fact that this is a thing I have to deal with, I totally would. However, the majority of this blog, along with... Continue Reading →
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